The Raiders were missing nine starters on offense during Saturday’s 20-10 preseason loss to Arizona. The defense was a bit more intact, with just edge rushers Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin sitting this one out.
The non-injury related absences made sense. The offense has plenty of established veterans who have already played together. The Raiders defense, by contrast, has some bonding to do.
The Raiders could rely on three rookie this season, with several other young players in key spots. Those players got some extra work against the Cardinals, with a group of young first-teamers carrying on after veterans bowed out.
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That group included defensive linemen Eddie Vanderdoes and Mario Edwards Jr., linebackers Marquel Lee and Cory James and strong safety Karl Joseph. Those guys need some work, and got steady snaps in the exhibition opener.
Lee led that group with 40 snaps, as the Raiders continue to evaluate whether he can start at middle linebacker. He had six tackles and a fumble recovery. He allowed four receptions for 39 yards in six targets, and had a pass defensed.
Karl Joseph laid three tackles and a few big hits in 30 snaps and seemed ready for the regular season. He did, however, give up a touchdown catch.
Treyvon Hester had four tackles, including two sacks, in 33 snaps. LaTroy Lewis matched that sack total in 23 reps.
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Safety Shalom Luani was the defensive leader with 43 snaps. Offensive lineman Ian Silberman played 54 on offense.
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Connor Cook 31, EJ Manuel 23
Running back – George Atkinson III 16, John Crockett 15, DeAndre Washington 12, Jalen Richard 11
Wide receiver – Isaac Whitney 29, Johnny Holton 26, K.J. Brent 23, Jaydon Mickens 20, Keon Hatcher 18, Seth Roberts 12, Cordarrelle Patterson 12, Ishmael Zamora 9
Tight end – Clive Walford 19, Ryan O’Malley 15, Pharaoh Brown 9, Lee Smith 3
Offensive line – Ian Silberman 54, Oni Omoile 41, Denver Kirkland 38, Jordan Simmons 31, Jylan Ware 31, Vadal Alexander 23, Marshall Newhouse 23, Chauncey Briggs 16, Kareem Are 13
DEFENSE
Defensive line – James Cowser 40, Treyvon Hester 33, Eddie Vanderdoes 31, Denico Autry 25, Darius Latham 23, Mario Edwards Jr. 22, Branden Jackson 22, Paul Boyette 15, Justin Ellis 14, Jimmy Bean 9
Linebacker – Shilique Calhoun 40, Marquel Lee 40, Cory James 34, Tyrell Adams 25, LaTroy Lewis 23, Jelani Jenkins 16, Rufus Johnson 14, Nicholas Morrow 11, IK Enemkpali 10, Najee Harris 8, Xavier Woodson-Luster 4, Brady Sheldon 2
Cornerback – Dexter McDonald 33, TJ Carrie 30, Breon Borders 30, Sean Smith 29, David Amerson 20, Kenneth Durden 19, Antonio Hamilton 18, Chris Humes 15,
Safety – Shalom Luani 43, Karl Joseph 30, Marcus McWilson 28, Anthony Cioffi 17, Rickey Jefferson 15, Reggie Nelson 15
SPECIAL TEAMS
James Cowser 19, Shalom Luani 10, Gabe Holmes 9, Shilique Calhoun 8, Dexter McDonald 8, Isaac Whitney 8, Tyrell Adams 8, Dexter McDonald 8, John Crockett 8, Treyvon Hester 6, TJ Carrie 6, Antonio Hamilton 6, Marquette King 6, Marcus McWilson 6, Jaydon Mickens 5, Clive Walford 5, K.J. Brent 5, Marquel Lee 5, Nicholas Morrow 5, Cory James 5, Jelani Jenkins 5, Andrew East 5, Darius Latham 5, Denico Autry 4, Karl Joseph 4, DeAndre Washington 4, Anthony Cioffi 4, Jalen Richard 4, Mario Edwards Jr. 4, Justin Ellis 4, Xavier Woodson-Luster 4, Ian Silberman 3, Denver Kirkland 3, Brady Sheldon 3, Giorgio Tavecchio 3, Breon Borders 3, Jordan Simmons 3, Johnny Holton 3, Oni Omoile 2, Eddie Vanderdoes 2, Vadal Alexander 2, Gearoge Atkinson III 2, LaTroy Lewis 2, Branden Jackson 2, Sebastian Janikowski 2, Pharaoh Brown 2, Rickey Jefferson 2, Jimmy Bean 2, Ryan O’Malley 2, Marshall Newhouse 2, Jylan Ware 1, Chauncey Briggs 1, Kareem Are 1, Lee Smith 1, Seth Roberts 1, David Amerson 1, Chris Humes 1, IK Enemkpali 1, Najee Harris 1, Jon Condo 1
DID NOT PLAY
QB Derek Carr, WR Micahel Crabtree, RB Marshawn Lynch, RB Elijah Hood, RB Jamize Olawale, LB Bruce Irvin, DE Khalil Mack, C Rodney Hudson, RG Gabe JAckson, LG Kelechi Osemele, TE Jared Cook, S Obi Melifonwu, CB Gareon Conley, S Keith McGIll, OT David Sharpe, WR Amari Cooper, DR Fadol Brown